Principles of Manual Handling Awareness

The course is designed to enable students to understand the need for training in
Manual Handling which will help them relate to injuries attributed to poor manual handling and to other related health problems.  It will provide knowledge and skills to help students perform basic tasks safely and understand the potential harm when moving and handling items in the workplace, and the importance of using the
correct lifting techniques.

COURSE CONTENT:

  • Employers/ Employees Responsibilities
  • Legislation
  • Risk Assessments
  • Tasks/ Individual/ Load/ Environment
  • Ergonomics
  • Back Structure
  • Lifting Techniques
  • Video and Practical Exercise


DURATION: 1/2 Day

VENUE: Cardiff or Cwmbran


COURSE FEES: Group Fee up to 10  £260.00 OR £45.00 pp


EXAM FEES: no exam